Events will be held in the CLE, Phillips (Building 3), room 3-125 or via Microsoft Teams. Select the title to access the Teams link. Each workshop refers to the associated goal in the College's Strategic Plan.
Presentation evaluations are also available during and after the sessions. We strongly encourage your feedback.
August
- Â鶹ӰÊÓ Professional Learning Presentations
Course Kickoff Countdown: 3 ... 2 ... 1... Student Success!
Date: August 6, 2025, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. via Teams
Presented by: Maureen Walters, Coordinator, Distance Learning TechnologyThis webinar will provide an overview of best practices to support a strong start to the semester. Key topics include effective student communication, course entry quiz requirements, gradebook setup, and additional essential course management strategies. While the session is geared toward online and hybrid/blended course formats, much of the content will also apply to seated courses. Faculty are encouraged to attend with the goal of ensuring readiness for the first day of classes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to identify and apply best practices for setting up online, hybrid/blended, and seated courses at the start of the semester, including communication strategies and course entry requirements.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively configure the gradebook and other essential course tools to support student success from day one.
Analytics – Instructor Dashboard Overview
Presenter: Marisa Sullivan, Director of Instructional Technologies
Dates: August 13, 2025, 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. via , and August 14, 2025, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. viaImproving the Faculty Experience with Self-Service Attendance Tracking
Date: August 16, 2025,
Presented by: Terra Bikah, Assistant Director, Curriculum Development, Assessment and, Compliance (CDAC)New Faculty Orientation
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via
Presented by: Dr. Barbara Clarke, ODL CoordinatorRecommended for all new faculty members – both full-time and part-time/adjunct
- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
More sessions will be announced soon.
September
- Â鶹ӰÊÓ Professional Learning Presentations
How Students Learn: Tips for Promoting Academic Success
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via
Presented by: Kevin Lawrence, Success Coach, Health and WellnessRecommended for all faculty and staff
Online Course Review Series, part 1: Setting the Stage: Course Overviews and Introductions in Canvas
Dates:
September 15, 2025, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (in-person, CLE room, 3-125)
September 16, 2025, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (via )
Presented by: Instructional Technologies Team: Marisa Sullivan, Director, Instructional Technologies; Maureen Walters, Coordinator, Distance Learning; Amy Netzel, Coordinator, Instructional Design and MediaRecommended for all faculty teaching online coursework
Improving the Faculty Experience with Self-Service Attendance Tracking
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via and 2:00 p.m. via
Presented by: Terra Pegram Bikah, Assistant Director, Curriculum SupportSelf-service attendance tracking brings key advantages such as automation, remote access, and real-time reporting. However, we understand that many faculty members face challenges when using the system—especially with real-time updates, limited guidance, and the day-to-day process of recording attendance. Without adequate training and support, these issues can lead to frustration, mistakes, and inconsistent usage. Recognizing these concerns is the first step toward improving the experience for everyone.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to understand attendance columns.
- Participants will be able to understand attendance statuses.
- Participants will be able to understand how to track attendance for the virtual learner.
- Participants will be able to export section attendance from Self-Service and Colleague.
- Participants will be able to find training documentation on our website.
Recommended for all faculty
Drop In, Light Up: Explore the New Lightboard Studio
Date: September 18, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. in Building 9, Suite 219 (Lightboard studio).
Presented by: Instructional Technologies Team of Marisa Sullivan, Director, Instructional Technologies; Maureen Walters, Coordinator, Distance Learning; Amy Netzel, Coordinator, Instructional Design and MediaRecommended for all staff and faculty
Learning Conversations: Small Teaching, Big Impact series, continued
Date: Small Teaching Session I: Building Knowledge on September 22, 2025, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. via
Presented by: Dr. Barbara A Clarke, Coordinator in ODLRecommended for any faculty
Work Based Learning (WBL) and Apprenticeship 101
Presented by: Dr. Norman Collins, Sr., Director of Apprenticeship
Dates: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via , and 2:00 p.m. via .Recommended for all staff and faculty
The 411 on Element451
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the CLE and via Teams
Presented by: Jessica Vaughan, Director, Enrollment Management & CRM StrategyElement451 is Â鶹ӰÊÓ’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform designed to improve the way we connect with and support students throughout their journey. This session will provide an overview of Element451, highlight recent updates, and share how different departments are leveraging the platform to enhance communication, streamline enrollment processes, and strengthen student success initiatives. Participants will gain a better understanding of how Element451 supports their daily work and the broader mission of the College.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to describe the core features and recent updates of Element451 and their impact on student engagement and enrollment processes.
- Participants will be able to identify ways their department can use Element451 to improve communication, streamline workflows, and support student success.
Recommended for all staff and faculty who communicate with students
Talk That Works: Smarter Meetings, Stronger Communication
Date: September 30, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. via
Presented by: Dr. Barbara A Clarke, Coordinator of ODLRecommended for all staff and faculty
- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
Empowering Adult Learners: Real-World Teaching Strategies from NC Reconnect Faculty (Central Hub - 60 minutes)
Date: September 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Campus Meet Robot: Humanities in the Loop - AI Literacies, Awareness, and Critical Thinking (Central Hub - 60 minutes)
Date: September 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Campus Meet Robot: Assignment Redesign in the Age of AI Workshop (Central Hub - 90 minutes)
Date: September 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October
- Â鶹ӰÊÓ Professional Learning Presentations
Learning Conversations: Small Teaching, Big Impact series, continued
Dates:
Small Teaching Session II: Building Understanding on October 6, 2025, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., via
Small Teaching Session III: Inspiring on October 27, 2025, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., via
Presented by: Dr. Barbara A Clarke, Coordinator in ODL
Recommended for any facultyNew Quizzes in Canvas Bootcamp
Date: October 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in-person in Phillips (Building 3), Room 3-220
Presenter: Marisa Sullivan, Director of Instructional Technologies; Amy Netzel, Coordinator of Instructional Design and Media; Maureen Walters, Coordinator of Distance LearningOnline Course Review Series, part 2: Polished and Purposeful: Organizing Canvas Courses for Student Success
Dates:
October 20, 2025, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in-person in CLE, 3-125
October 21, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. via
Presented by: Instructional Technologies Team: Marisa Sullivan, Director, Instructional Technologies; Maureen Walters, Coordinator, Distance Learning; Amy Netzel, Coordinator, Instructional Design and Media- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
Campus Meet Robot: Designing Authentic Learning Experiences Utilizing AI (Central Hub - 60 minutes)
Date: October 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Campus Meet Robot: Taking A Mosaic Approach to Academic Integrity in the AI Era (Central Hub - 60 minutes)
Date: October 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
November
- Â鶹ӰÊÓ Professional Learning Presentations
Online Course Review Series, part 3: Polished and Purposeful: Organizing Canvas Courses for Student Success
Dates:
November 5, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in-person in CLE 3-125
November 6, 2025, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. via
Presented by: Instructional Technologies Team: Marisa Sullivan, Director, Instructional Technologies; Maureen Walters, Coordinator, Distance Learning; Amy Netzel, Coordinator, Instructional Design and MediaNew Quizzes in Canvas: Beyond the Basics
Date: November 10, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in-person in Phillips (Building 3), Room 3-220
Presented by: Marisa Sullivan, Director of Instructional Technologies; Amy Netzel, Coordinator of Instructional Design and Media; Maureen Walters, Coordinator of Distance Learning- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
Excellence Through Data - Empowering Faculty and Staff to Drive Student and Institutional Success (Central Hub - 60 minutes)
Date: November 11, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
December
- Â鶹ӰÊÓ Professional Learning Presentations
Online Course Review Series, part 4: Humanizing Your Online Course: Communication and Instructor Presence in Canvas
Dates:
December 1, 2025, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in-person in CLE 3-125
December 2, 2025, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. via
Presented by: Instructional Technologies Team: Marisa Sullivan, Director, Instructional Technologies; Maureen Walters, Coordinator, Distance Learning; Amy Netzel, Coordinator, Instructional Design and Media- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
More sessions will be announced soon.
View the Spring 2025 Calendar